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Frigidaire vs Samsung refrigerators: which costs less to run?
Every ENERGY STAR certified Frigidaire and Samsung refrigerator, compared by yearly electricity cost at the U.S. average price.
Typical Frigidaire model · cheaper to run
$57/yr
270 models
Typical Samsung model
$117/yr
100 models
Difference over 12 years
$719
typical model, in electricity
Same size, side by side
Bigger models use more power, so this is the fair comparison.
| Size | Frigidaire typical | Samsung typical | Cheapest to run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact (under 10 cu ft) | $37 (137) | $73 (2) | Frigidaire FRWE4626AS · $27/yr |
| Small (10 to 18 cu ft) | $56 (18) | $77 (16) | Frigidaire FFUE1326AV · $47/yr |
| Medium (18 to 23 cu ft) | $82 (78) | $112 (24) | Frigidaire GRDA1911A series · $39/yr |
| Large (23 to 27 cu ft) | $118 (19) | $123 (20) | Samsung RM80F23VM series · $93/yr |
| Extra large (27 cu ft and up) | $119 (18) | $127 (38) | Samsung RF30BB6602 series · $99/yr |
Cheapest Frigidaire models to run
- FRWE4626AS 4.5 cu ft · $27/yr
- GRWE5726AS 5.4 cu ft · $29/yr
- EFR107-B-WHITE 1.6 cu ft · $29/yr
- EFR107-WHITE (with counter depth) 1.6 cu ft · $29/yr
- EFR115-B-BLACK (with counter depth) 1.6 cu ft · $29/yr
Cheapest Samsung models to run
- RT18DG6300 series 17.5 cu ft · $61/yr
- RT18DG6500 series (no ice maker) 17.5 cu ft · $62/yr
- RT70F18LR series (no ice maker) 17.5 cu ft · $62/yr
- RT16A6195 series (no ice maker) 15.6 cu ft · $63/yr
- RT18M62*3** family (no ice maker) 17.6 cu ft · $66/yr
Questions
Are Frigidaire or Samsung refrigerators cheaper to run?
Frigidaire. The typical (median) Frigidaire model costs $57 a year in electricity, against $117 for Samsung, about $719 over a 12-year life. Compare models of the same size, because bigger models use more.
What is the cheapest Frigidaire refrigerator to run?
The Frigidaire FRWE4626AS, at $27 a year (151 kWh).
What is the cheapest Samsung refrigerator to run?
The Samsung RT18DG6300 series, at $61 a year (333 kWh).